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JBA spouses key to sustaining military resiliency
January 10, 2014 — Combining physical, moral, spiritual and mental fitness is the main idea behind the Whole-Person... MORE

Liz Waters, Resiliency Training assistant, teaches a resiliency training class to fellow Andrews Key Spouses at the Military and Family Support Center Jan. 8. The class was the first of five and included topics such as self-awareness and stress management. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

18th Air Force commander hosts commander's call
January 10, 2014 — Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew, 18th Air Force commander, hosted a commander's call for Airmen from the... MORE

Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew, 18th Air Force commander, shakes hands with Airmen from the 89th Aerial Port Squadron during a commander's call at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 7, 2014. The Airmen were being recognized for their actions while deployed, supporting the recovery efforts of the KC-135 Stratotanker crash near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan by driving the aircraft recovery team more than 700 miles to and from the crash site. (U.S. Air Force photo by/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)

AF seeks enlisted commissioning applicants
January 9, 2014 — Eligible active-duty enlisted Airmen interested in pursuing a nursing commission have until Feb. 28... MORE

Officials seeking 10th Annual Cooke Award nominations
January 9, 2014 — Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 10th Annual Department of Defense David O. Cooke... MORE

TAP curriculum available online for separating service members
January 9, 2014 — Separating service members can participate in the transition assistance program, or TAP, online,... MORE

AF to convene enhanced selective early retirement board in June
January 6, 2014 — The Air Force will convene an enhanced selective early retirement board here June 16 to consider... MORE

BUUURRRinging in the New Year
January 6, 2014 — High winds and extremely cold temperatures are expected to roll into the area Jan. 7, bring the most... MORE

High winds and extremely cold temperatures are expected to roll into the area Jan. 7, bring the most fridgid weather conditions seen in the last two decades, according to weather forecasters. Read these tips from the Air Force's "Be Ready" website to prepare for the cold weather. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)

Enlisted quality force review board to be held in May
January 3, 2014 — A quality force review board will convene here May 5-16 to consider eligible Airmen for retention,... MORE

Don't Drive 'Intexticated'
December 31, 2013 — Accidents related to distracted driving have increased significantly across the Air Force over the... MORE

Officials announce 2014 military housing allowance rates
December 31, 2013 — The 2014 basic allowance for housing rates for service members released Dec. 17, represent an... MORE

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...